Equine

Hartpury’s multi-million pound facilities and international level coaching give select Dressage and Eventing riders the perfect opportunity to develop their skills, learn how to manage all aspects of a professional riding career, and continue their education. Through the AASE scheme, young riders who have a real chance of competing on the international stage will be professionally supported and trained to achieve their goals.

Who is eligible?

The scheme will be offered across three different disciplines: Dressage, Eventing and Para-dressage.

You must

Have 5 GCSE’s A* to C, including Maths and English.

Be aged 16 and over by August 31st 2016, and under 19 years of age by the same date.

Be resident in England

Eventing AASE criteria for 16 – 18 year olds

The following criteria must be achieved

Top 25% of starters in a CCI1* - from 1st July 2015 to close of application date

Top 25% of starters in the 2015 National U18 Championships

Long listed for the 2016/15 Junior European Team

Long listed for the 2016/15 Pony European Team

Top 25% of starters at the 2015 U18 Regional Team Championships

Top 25% of starters in the 2015 Pony Club Open Championships

The qualifying (MER’s) results are as follows

FEI Qualification CCI1* 75 or less in the dressage 16 or less in the show jumping clear in the cross country 36 or less in the cross country time penalties

Pony Club Championships 50 or less in the dressage 16 or less in the show jumping clear cross country with no more than the 36 in the time penalties

DRESSAGERiders should be competing consistently at Medium level and above and achieving 65% or more. (Applicants should have a minimum of four results at the level required in the 12 months prior to application).

Riders will also be considered on younger horses (up to 7 years of age) who demonstrate the potential to compete successfully at International level and are already competing consistently at Elementary or above and achieving 70% or more. Please note freestyle scores do not count towards minimum criteria.

PARA EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE Riders must have a current classification and should be consistently and currently scoring 62% in their relevant grade at BD Para Dressage Competitions. Please note freestyle scores cannot be counted

On top of this, applicants, aged 16-19, will need to display a willingness to learn and the desire and commitment to succeed.

What do you gain from it?

By doing the Advanced Apprenticeship in sporting excellence you will give yourself the best chance to succeed in your chosen discipline. Apprentices will combine their riding with units aimed at preparing them for all aspects of their future career. Those selected for the course will have aspirations to compete internationally and will be guided throughout to make sure this dream can be achieved.

Apprentices will also have access to a range of specialist, professional services including physiotherapy, strength & conditioning and sports psychology.

How and when do I apply?

Applications open – March 1st 2016

Applications close – June 30th 2016

Selection and notification – TBA

Programme starts – September 2016

If you meet the entry criteria (under the Who is eligible? section) then please download both forms on the left and fill in all the fields before returning by either: